The Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association (VEVA) will be sponsoring an electric vehicle (EV) showcase April 6 and 7 at the Village at Park Royal, just a week after the B.C. government issued a last-minute extension to its clean energy vehicle incentive program.
Victoria announced yesterday that it is extending the program for another year as there is still $2.5 million left over in the $14.3 million Clean Energy Vehicle Program budget. The program was due to expire on March 31.
“We're relieved that the B.C. government has decided to renew these critical clean transportation incentives,” said Jean-Michel Toriel, president of local electric vehicle business Big Green Island Transportation. “Watching those incentives expire was like watching a slow-motion auto wreck. They've pulled it out of the ditch at the last minute, but for how long, we don't know.”
B.C. residents thinking of buying an EV can get $5,000 knocked off the sticker price under the incentive program.
Customers wanting to know more about EVs, their environmental benefits and the charging infrastructure being built in the region can find information at the showcase, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 6 and April 7 at the Village at Park Royal, on the southeast side of Whole Foods Market. Admission is free.
“We are excited to have the opportunity to present to the community a range of electric cars and to raise awareness of their environmental and financial benefits,” said VEVA member David Carley.
The incentive is administered by the New Car Dealers Association of B.C.
